2015 Map of Ellsworth

About this map

The agrarian landscape of Hamilton County centers on the sister communities of Ellsworth and Jewell Junction, where the intersection of north-south and east-west transit corridors has long shaped local development. The drainage of this prairie region is defined by the South Skunk River, which winds through the western half of the map, and the smaller Long Dick Cr to the east. These natural waterways are augmented by human intervention, notably Ditch Number 71, illustrating the intensive management of the local water table for regional agriculture. Genealogists can find several established burial grounds scattered across the townships, including Homewood Cem near the northern border and Greenwood Cem to the south. The map documents the grid of section-line roads and named avenues like Saratoga Ave and Wilson Ave that connect these farming hubs and small-town centers.